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Initial I with Elimelech and Naomi: Leaf from a Latin Bible

Johannes Grusch Atelier

Cleveland Museum of Art

Illuminated letter "I" in red and blue with gold accents, depicting a man and a woman; man wearing blue tunic with red cloak over it; woman wearing blue over red dress; both figures facing each other; man on top of letter and woman on bottom; letter extends down page; black text in Latin on both sides of letter; stained parchment.

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596 × 893 px
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